Burlesque Undressed

Welcome to my poetic Burlesque
To read this poem you must first undress
If I were near, I must confess
I’d pay close attention, you might have guessed

I don’t wish to appear a bit too rude
But I wrote it, so you must read it, in the nude
Just loose your puritan attitude
A naked body is my libido’s food

There are only a couple of verses more
I hope you have removed all that you wore
I am sure your figure I would adore
Even if your caption would read, “Before”

You cannot read the final verse
Until your birthday suit you are in first
That modesty bubble you really must burst
Our fear of nudity is a horrible curse

Now take a picture to offer proof
You followed the rules – now tell the truth
Email it to me, I’ll treat it with couth
I hope to get a stack that reaches the roof
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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March 16, 2011 at 9:56 AM
Doesn't everyone read poetry in the nude? Am I the only one? LOL Very funny entry for the burlesque contest, Joe. Miranda just opened the cotest up for limericks as well, so that made it easier for some of us who live in a "modesty bubble." Love and best wishes in the contest, Carolyn
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